Temporary Iñupiaq Culture & Language Educator

North Slope Borough School District; Alaska; On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough School District seeks a Cultural Expert to support Iñupiaq Education programs. You will apply expertise in language, culture, history, or fine arts to enrich student learning and work with the Iñupiaq Education Department, instructional team, and site principals.

Responsibilities include facilitating Iñupiaq arts and language programs, modeling respectful Iñupiaq values, and collaborating with community volunteers to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Iñupiaq language, culture, history, traditions, or fine arts.
• Fluency in Iñupiaq preferred; conversational ability required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Iñupiaq arts programs, including sewing and fine arts.
• Facilitate and teach Iñupiaq culture, history, traditions, or language.
• Facilitate and teach traditional land use and values.
• Model and teach Iñupiaq values with a sensitivity to diversity.
• Collaborate with the Iñupiaq Education Director & Site Principal.

Skills

Iñupiaq language expertise

Iñupiaq culture knowledge

Iñupiaq history & traditions

Fine arts background

Job description

North Slope Borough School District seeks a Cultural Expert to support Iñupiaq Education programs. You will apply expertise in language, culture, history, or fine arts to enrich student learning and work with the Iñupiaq Education Department, instructional team, and site principals.

Responsibilities include facilitating Iñupiaq arts and language programs, modeling respectful Iñupiaq values, and collaborating with community volunteers to promote student success.